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Are the arbitration, governing law, and jurisdiction provisions of the Fat Shack Development Agreement applicable to the Guaranty?

Fat_Shack Franchise · 2025 FDD

Answer from 2025 FDD Document

EXHIBIT B TO DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT

GUARANTY AND ASSUMPTION OF FRANCHISEE'S OBLIGATIONS

  • A. In consideration of, and as an inducement to, the execution of the above Development Agreement ("Development Agreement") by FAT SHACK INC. ("FSI"), each of the undersigned hereby personally and unconditionally:
    1. Guarantees to FSI and its successors and assigns, for the term of the Development Agreement, including renewals thereof, that franchisee named on the signature page ("Franchisee") shall punctually pay and perform each and every undertaking, agreement and covenant set forth in the Development Agreement; and
    1. Agrees to be personally bound by, and personally liable for the breach of, each and every provision in the Development Agreement.
  • B. Each of the undersigned waives the following:
    1. Acceptance and notice of acceptance by FSI of the foregoing undertaking;
    1. Notice of demand for payment of any indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
    1. Protest and notice of default to any party with respect to the indebtedness or nonperformance of any obligations hereby guaranteed;
    1. Any right he or she may have to require that any action be brought against Franchisee or any other person as a condition of liability; and
    1. Notice of any amendment, modification, deletion or addition of any term or condition of or to any of the obligations hereby guaranteed.
    1. Notice of any termination as to future liability of any other guarantor.
    1. Any and all other notices and legal or equitable defenses to which he or she may be entitled.
  • C. Each of the undersigned consents and agrees that:
    1. His or her direct and immediate liability under this guaranty will be joint and several;
    1. He or she will render any payment or performance required under the Development Agreement upon demand if Franchisee fails or refuses punctually to do so;
    1. His or her liability hereunder will not be contingent or conditioned upon pursuit by FSI of any remedies against Franchisee or any other person; and
    1. His or her liability hereunder will not be diminished, relieved or otherwise affected by any amendment, assignment or modification of the Development Agreement or any extension of time,

Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 53–223)

What This Means (2025 FDD)

According to Fat Shack's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, the Guaranty and Assumption of Franchisee's Obligations, outlined in Exhibit B of the Development Agreement, makes the guarantor personally bound by each provision in the Development Agreement. This means that the arbitration, governing law, and jurisdiction provisions within the Development Agreement extend to the Guaranty.

Specifically, the guarantor unconditionally guarantees that the franchisee will fulfill every obligation in the Development Agreement. This includes adherence to legal and procedural requirements. The guarantor also agrees to be personally liable for any breaches of the Development Agreement, reinforcing the applicability of its terms.

Furthermore, the guarantor waives several rights, including the right to demand action against the franchisee before being held liable. This waiver underscores the guarantor's direct and immediate responsibility for the franchisee's obligations under the Development Agreement, ensuring that the arbitration, governing law, and jurisdiction provisions are fully applicable to the Guaranty.

Disclaimer: This information is extracted from the 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document and is provided for research purposes only. It does not constitute legal or financial advice. Consult with a franchise attorney before making any investment decisions.